Message from the committee

Hello and welcome to the RocSoc website,

RocSoc is the largest society in the School of Earth and Environment, open to all students from all disciplines and year groups. We aim to provide a social society that will make your time at the University of Leeds more memorable, through exciting events, interesting talks and incredible friends.

Our current committee is dedicated to ensuring all members, new and old have a brilliant year. Planned events include: the legendary fresher’s trip to Whitby, a trip to Europe (past locations have included Berlin, Amsterdam and Copenhagen) Christmas Party, Summer Ball, Otley runs, caving days, bouldering, comedy nights, fortnightly talks from outside speakers and much more!

We organise weekly socials to keep you up to date with departmental gossip, give you a chance to chill out and meet people from all age groups, from fellow freshers to PhDs and even the occasional lecturer.

Rocsoc keeps you up to date with developments in Geology in the form of fortnightly talks, be it hearing about the Curiosities search for life on Mars, the world of submarine channels or the crystal systems in volcanoes. We also have talks with a little less geological focus such as talks on how Geology affects the production of beer and wine.

Rocsoc membership also gives you membership to the Leeds Geological Association and an awesome 15% discount at selected outdoor stores.

Each committee brings something new, and we will be no different, but the focus remains on making sure you have a family away from home and giving you experience the best year possible.If you want to be part of a society that puts the fun in dysfunctional, is action packed and will give you friends and brilliant memories for life, then get involved!

Why not check out the gallery to see for yourself what you could get up to this year. If you have any questions about the society or university life in general, please feel free to contact us, see you all in September!